Ben Pollack
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 – June 7, 1971) was an American drummer and bandleader from the mid-1920s through the swing era. His eye for talent led him to employ musicians such as Benny Goodman, Jack Teagarden, Glenn Miller, Jimmy McPartland, and Harry James. This ability earned him the nickname the "Father of Swing". |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 22, 1903 (Chicago), Died June 7, 1971 (Palm Springs)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1923 - 1949
Roles Represented in DAHR: traps, leader, director, vocalist, banjo, composer, songwriter
Notes: Also played drums.
See Also: New Orleans Rhythm Kings
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Recordings (Results 101-103 of 103 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decca | DLA 1236 | 10-in. | 4/18/1938 | Looking at the world through rose-colored glasses | Ben Pollack Orchestra | leader | ||
| Decca | L 5250 | 12/9/1949 | That's a plenty | Hoagy Carmichael | instrumentalist, traps | |||
| Decca | L 5251 | 12/9/1949 | At the Darktown Strutter's Ball | Hoagy Carmichael | instrumentalist, traps |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Pollack, Ben," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
Pollack, Ben. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103192.
"Pollack, Ben." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Pollack, Ben - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81071438
Wikidata: Ben Pollack - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q816581
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/74038642
MusicBrainz: Ben Pollack - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/6593ecce-4893-49d9-95f6-86965c02af0a
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